New Wheels
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New wheels are on! However, it isn't quite done because Discount had to give me some loaner tires that are narrow and low profile due to incorrect inventory promises. Full set of Pilot Super Sports will go on Monday.
Nonetheless, below are a couple of teasers.
XKR New Wheels - YouTube
Nonetheless, below are a couple of teasers.
XKR New Wheels - YouTube
Last edited by Evoking; 08-21-2013 at 10:53 AM.
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Think I'll reserve judgement until correct boots are on - the rims look kinda odd with those ones. But the centres look good.
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Wheels are forged. Cor Cipher concave brushed and clear coated centers with chrome reverse lip. They are 30 lbs. I thought that was heavy til I realized how heavy stockers are. I haven't weighed the stock yet but when we unloaded them they were quite noticably heavier.
I don't think they look odd even with the wrong tires. Just not as perfect as I'd like. But next week it will improve the final 10% to perfection.
I don't think they look odd even with the wrong tires. Just not as perfect as I'd like. But next week it will improve the final 10% to perfection.
Last edited by Evoking; 08-04-2013 at 01:07 PM.
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Anyway, looking forward to seeing more pics of the final version.
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Evoking,
They look great! I like how the chrome lip coordinates with the other chrome trim (windows, headlights, bumper scoop) and that the centers are concave and simple. That makes them aggressive but not overdone. Since I'm a traditionalist, I would replace the Cor center caps with either the red Growler or old-school Jaguar logo if they fit to match the red calipers.
Another OEM wheel design that I've always liked is the 20" forged Vortex, first used on the Europe-only 2008 XKR-S and then on the 2010 Europe-only XKR 75 that commemorated Jaguar's 75th Anniversary :
2008 XKR-S:
2010 XKR75:
Thanks to Ngarara for the pix of his great looking XKR 75. For more pix, see his previous post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-96505/
I believe the OEM Jaguar 20" Vortex wheels are not available in the US.
Stuart
They look great! I like how the chrome lip coordinates with the other chrome trim (windows, headlights, bumper scoop) and that the centers are concave and simple. That makes them aggressive but not overdone. Since I'm a traditionalist, I would replace the Cor center caps with either the red Growler or old-school Jaguar logo if they fit to match the red calipers.
Another OEM wheel design that I've always liked is the 20" forged Vortex, first used on the Europe-only 2008 XKR-S and then on the 2010 Europe-only XKR 75 that commemorated Jaguar's 75th Anniversary :
2008 XKR-S:
2010 XKR75:
Thanks to Ngarara for the pix of his great looking XKR 75. For more pix, see his previous post: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-96505/
I believe the OEM Jaguar 20" Vortex wheels are not available in the US.
Stuart
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Ok gang, the right size tires are now installed. Since our cars have a unique bolt pattern and fit, plus many are on the fence about whether to enhance our beautiful big cats I tried to take as many angles as possible.
Excuse the poor iPhone quality. Enjoy...
Excuse the poor iPhone quality. Enjoy...
Last edited by Evoking; 08-10-2013 at 03:31 PM.
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